The beautiful state of Wyoming is unfortunately tainted by extremism, now more than ever. For the first time anywhere in the country, the hard-right Freedom Caucus has won control of a state house. Via the New York Times: After ousting a slew of Republican incumbents they viewed as too liberal in a caustic primary, and then galloping to victory in November, members of the ultraconservative caucus hope to cement their meteoric climb to power by passing five priority bills in the first 10 days. Their agenda, known as the Five and Dime Plan, aims to immediately tighten election rules, invalidate drivers’ licenses issued to undocumented immigrants by other states, prohibit college diversity initiatives, prohibit the state from considering environmental concerns when making investment decisions and reduce property taxes. “We’re going to unwoke the state,” Representative Jeremy Haroldson, the next speaker pro tem, said.

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  • Wyoming Freedom Caucus unveils ambitious ‘Five and Dime Plan’
    Bloc of hardline Republicans pledges to pass five “key bills” related to elections, immigration, education and other issues in the first 10 days of session.
    12/26/2024 - 10:56 am | View Link
  • In A First, Freedom Caucus Takes Over Wyoming State House
    Members of the ultraconservative caucus hope to cement their meteoric climb to power by passing five priority bills in the first 10 days.
    12/26/2024 - 4:54 am | View Link
  • Hard-Right Freedom Caucus Takes Power in Wyoming
    As state legislatures around the country prepare to convene next month, Wyoming is wading into uncharted political waters: For the first time anywhere in the country, the hard-right Freedom Caucus has ...
    12/26/2024 - 4:07 am | View Link
  • Wyoming Sen. Lummis joins Make America Healthy Again Caucus to back RFK Jr.
    The MAHA caucus’ mission statement is to “focus on nutrition, and access to affordable, high-quality, nutrient-dense foods and primary care.” ...
    12/23/2024 - 1:24 am | View Link
  • Secretary of State Gray to Wyoming Legislature: Pass election reform
    Gray expressed confidence Thursday that ‘conservative bills’ stood a greater chance now that the Freedom Caucus controls the House.
    12/19/2024 - 11:29 am | View Link
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